

Steven Lee Myers
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Free Speech vs. Disinformation Comes to a Head
The outcome of a case in federal court could help decide whether the First Amendment is a barrier to virtually any government efforts to stifle...

A Federal Court Blocks California’s New Medical Misinformation Law
California’s law sought to punish doctors who give patients false information about Covid-19.

Is Spreading Medical Misinformation a Doctor’s Free Speech Right?
Two lawsuits in California have pre-emptively challenged a new law that would punish doctors for misleading patients about Covid-19.

Russia Reactivates Its Trolls and Bots Ahead of Tuesday’s Midterms
Researchers have identified a series of Russian information operations to influence American elections and, perhaps, erode support for Ukraine.

Midterm Disinformation Has Taken Over Pennsylvania
One state’s experience underscores how pervasive false and misleading information has become in the country’s electoral process, online and off.

Twitter and TikTok Lead in Amplifying Misinformation, Report Finds
A new analysis found that algorithms and some features of social media sites help false posts go viral.